Solutions Architect - London, United Kingdom - FactSet

    FactSet
    FactSet London, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

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    Description

    Responsibilities

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  • Supports the planning and implementation of enterprise Cloud Programs
  • Make meaningful contributions to FactSets cloud platform and capabilities.
  • It fosters a culture of innovation and encourages colleagues to think differently in finding solutions.
  • Focuses on providing efficient business value, ensuring programs are delivered as efficiently as possible.
  • Work with other Platform Infrastructure Engineering teams to help drive the adoption of cloud services.
  • Ensures core FactSet Infrastructure services are available in the cloud and easily consumable by FactSet engineering teams.
  • Increase the cloud migration and digital transformation velocity by helping engineering teams adopt DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and automated release processes.
  • Work with FactSet security organization to ensure a strong security posture of services and data in the cloud.
  • Provide input and assistance on high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) of services running in the cloud. Develop processes and tooling to help engineering teams implement these HA & DR strategies for critical services deployed in the cloud.
  • Identify and implement cost optimization strategies for cloud services.

    • Minimum Requirements:

  • 7 or more years of hands-on public cloud experience successfully making architecture contributions in a fast-paced, high-growth business with demonstrable experience leading cross-functional technology teams, planning, capital expense budgeting, and process improvement.

    • Critical Skills:

  • 3+ years of AWS experience working in a highly distributed, fast-paced environment.
  • Leadership experience
  • Proven track record of being an innovative and pragmatic technology expert.
  • Understanding of Cloud Computing technologies.
  • Strong Working knowledge of one or more of the following: Python, GoLang, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Experience with Docker, EC2/ASG, Serverless (Lambda), ECS/EKS
  • Strong foundational knowledge of AWS Networking services: VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, ALB/NLB, PrivateLink
  • Knowledge of Generative AI and AI/ML tools & techniques
  • Strong desire to learn new tech and solve challenging engineering problems.

    • Additional Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead business and technology discussions at all levels.
  • Ability to review initiatives, understand detailed business processes and technology, and make timely, decisive decisions.
  • Track record of being a change agent, one who can drive new and commercial thinking across the organization and the behaviors supporting such while engaging in a collaborative, inclusive style
  • Strategic, analytical, and creative thinking style with a realistic, pragmatic approach

    • Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in information/computer science, engineering, or related discipline with IT focus required.

    • FactSet is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity